19 Of The World's Most Amazing Hotels With Pools

Vacation doesn't truly feel like vacation until you're sitting poolside sipping a cocktail. But we're not the types to settle for any old swimming hole.

Here, we've gathered some of the most breathtaking hotel pools in the world, from an indoor pool in the Himalayas lined with gold tiles to an infinity pool suspended high above the Amalfi Coast. Vacation inspiration—or, at the very least mental escapes—await.

Raleigh Hotel

Why We Love It: The Raleigh's uniquely-shaped pool has been a South Beach icon ever since Life Magazine dubbed it "the most beautiful pool in America" in 1947.

Courtesy of the Raleigh Hotel

Hotel Bellevue San Lorenzo

Where: Lake Garda, Italy

Why We Love It: The infinity pool at Hotel Bellvue San Lorenzo is the perfect place to take in the views high above the largest lake in Italy.

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St. Regis Lhasa

Where: Lhasa, Tibet

Why We Love It: Lined with thousands of gold tiles and "guarded" by a black and white sea serpent, the Gold Energy Pool at the St. Regis Lhasaproves that indoor pools can be just as luxe as an outdoor infinity pool.

Courtesy of St. Regis/Ralf Tooten

Zemi Beach House

Where: Shoal Bay Village, Anguilla

Why We Love It: While you might be tempted to spend your entire vacation on the white sands of Shoal Bay East, the infinity pool at Zemi Beach House gives the beach a run for its money with an underwater window facing the ocean so you can take it all in at once.

Courtesy of Zemi Beach House

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La Mamounia

Where: Marrakech,Morocco

Why We Love It: La Mamounia has both indoor and outdoor pools for you to pick from that are maintained at a relaxing temperature of 82.4 degrees throughout the year.

Courtesy of La Mamounia

Amangiri Hotel

Where: Canyon Point, Utah

Why We Love It: After a day of hiking, the pool built right into the rocks at Amangiri is a welcome respite.

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Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club

Where: Honolulu, Hawaii

Why We Love It: The hand-painted illustration at the bottom of the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club's pool that spells out "Wish you were here" is just begging to be Instagrammed. When you're ready to hit the sand, Waikiki Beach is just a 10-minute walk away.

Courtesy of Surfjack Hotel

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San Alfonso del Mar

Where: Algarrobo, Chile

Why We Love It: Just south of Valparaiso, the San Alfonso del Mar resort is home to one of the world's largest saltwater swimming pools stretching over 3,000 feet along the Pacific coast.

Marina Bay Sands Hotel

Where: Singapore

Why We Love It: For some of the best views of Singapore's skyline, check in to the Marina Bay Sands Hotel and take a dip at their infinity pool located 57 stories above street level.